1965 L76 air filter (foam versus paper)

[Joseph C.]

I would like opinions please as to the effectiveness of the original foam air filters ( modern reproductions) and how they compare to the paper elements that are now available. Would like to use a repro unit in our car to keep it original but not if it does not do the job. Not talking K&N or other performance filters. Thank you, Duke

[Joe L.]

Re: 1065 L76 air filter (foam versus paper)

I would like opinions please as to the effectiveness of the original foam air filters ( modern reproductions) and how they compare to the paper elements that are now available. Would like to use a repro unit in our car to keep it original but not if it does not do the job. Not talking K&N or other performance filters. Thank you, Duke

Joseph-------


In my opinion, the paper elements are FAR superior to the original foam elements. Use the paper for driving and install the foam for judging. It's a pretty easy swap-out.

[Joseph C.]

Re: 1065 L76 air filter (foam versus paper)

Thanks much for your feedback, Duke

[Duke W.]

Re: 1965 L76 air filter (foam versus paper)

...same as my response to this question that you posted on the CF.

Duke

[Joseph C.]

Re: 1965 L76 air filter (foam versus paper)

Thanks again Duke, trying to gather as much imput as possible. No offense intended. I guess I am trying to justify the use of the original foam repro on a car that does under a thousand miles a year.

[John D.]

Re: 1965 L76 air filter (foam versus paper)

The foam elements weren't any good when they were new. We pitched them and went to a paper element.
Stand to reason the paper will allow more air to pass thru.

[Ed S.]

Re: 1965 L76 air filter (foam versus paper)

Joseph,

Go paper..... and.... if you haven't identified a particular brand or part # for a suitable (high quality) paper filter, allow me to save you the time of doing the research - particularly in the TB archives - and suggest the one that appears to be the most often recommended for you L76 application. Get a WIX brand, part # 42070. If you can't find that exact item, go to a NAPA store and ask for their paper filter, part # 2070. It is in fact a WIX 42070 filter. The NAPA part number is not similar to the WIX by coincidence. NAPA price is under $10 but it will likely not be in stock and they will charge you for shipping from their regional warehouse. I got one for my '64 L76.

FYI - this filter is about a 1/4 inch too tall for the OEM chrome air filter assembly. The chrome lid will stand proud just a bit but, no problem since the rubber gasket on both sides of the paper filter seals tightly against the filter assembly.

[Joseph C.]

Re: 1965 L76 air filter (foam versus paper)

Thank you very much, Duke

[Joseph C.]

Re: 1965 L76 air filter (foam versus paper)

Thank you!

[Joe L.]

Re: 1965 L76 air filter (foam versus paper)

Joseph,

Go paper..... and.... if you haven't identified a particular brand or part # for a suitable (high quality) paper filter, allow me to save you the time of doing the research - particularly in the TB archives - and suggest the one that appears to be the most often recommended for you L76 application. Get a WIX brand, part # 42070. If you can't find that exact item, go to a NAPA store and ask for their paper filter, part # 2070. It is in fact a WIX 42070 filter. The NAPA part number is not similar to the WIX by coincidence. NAPA price is under $10 but it will likely not be in stock and they will charge you for shipping from their regional warehouse. I got one for my '64 L76.

FYI - this filter is about a 1/4 inch too tall for the OEM chrome air filter assembly. The chrome lid will stand proud just a bit but, no problem since the rubber gasket on both sides of the paper filter seals tightly against the filter assembly.

Ed------


WIX is definitely the best in my opinion, too.

[Mark E.]

Re: 1965 L76 air filter (foam versus paper)

Thank you very much, Duke

Is Duke your nickname? Or are you asking for Duke Williams?

[Joseph C.]

Re: 1965 L76 air filter (foam versus paper)

Hi Mark,
Duke is my nickname.

[Ed S.]

Re: 1965 L76 air filter (foam versus paper)

Joe,

I believe you are aware that WIX also makes a petty good oil filter too - the type that goes into the non-disposable canister found on early Chevy SBs. I use aWIX #51143 filter in my '64 L76. They produce (or market) the same filter for other vendors - the vendors use their own part # - but I don't have that info.

[Joseph C.]

Re: 1965 L76 air filter (foam versus paper)

Thanks for the info Ed. I have a spin on now but am thinking of converting back to the original set-up. I never thought I would get caught up in this originality thing but I think I have. Thanks again , I appreciate your time. Duke

[Timothy B.]

Re: 1965 L76 air filter (foam versus paper)

Joe,

I believe you are aware that WIX also makes a petty good oil filter too - the type that goes into the non-disposable canister found on early Chevy SBs. I use aWIX #51143 filter in my '64 L76. They produce (or market) the same filter for other vendors - the vendors use their own part # - but I don't have that info.

Ed,

I believe WIX makes the NAPA GOLD filter, WIX #51143 and NAPA# 1143, same filter.